Background
Orr, John Alvin was born on September 7, 1874 in Cedarville, Ohio, United States. Son of James Renwick and Josephine (Little) Orr.
Orr, John Alvin was born on September 7, 1874 in Cedarville, Ohio, United States. Son of James Renwick and Josephine (Little) Orr.
Student Wooster (O.) U. Bachelor of Arts, Cedarville College, 1897. Bachelor of Arts, University of Pennsylvania, 1898, A.M., 1900.
Graduate Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 1901.
; children—J. Alvin, James R., Lois Marjorie, Eleanor P. Married second, Mary Wilson Edie, 1932. Ordained ministry United Presbyterian Church, 1901.
Pastor Norris Square Church, Philadelphia, 1901-1913. Became pastor First Church, Pittsburgh (North Side), November 1913. Built community house at cost of $465,000 and head of same.
Now professor church history and pastoral theology Erskine Theological Seminary, and professional English Bible, Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina. Moderator United Presbyterian Church of N.A., 1934-1935, Associate Reformed.
Author: Saving the Home, 1908. How to Know Christ Is God, 1921. Chains We Wear, 1921.Things Missing in Heaven. What Comes After Death.
Member Pittsburgh Council of Churches.
Married Imo Jean Rodarmer, June 4, 1902 (deceased.; married second, Mary Wilson Edie, 1932. Children: J. Alvin, James R., Lois Marjorie, Eleanor P.